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Board expansion error
Hello, I have a 2 layer board and i am working in Allegro PCB designI want to extend my board limits. In my board there is no "Clearence Edge" and there is no "Keep out distance".When i am trying to...
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Netlist Problem in orcad 16.3
Hi everyone, Im using Orcad 16.3 and im new to this. While netlisting a circuit it allegro iis missing in netlist file directory but it is not found in C:\Cadence\SPB_16.3\tools\capture plz help me.
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import .STEP file in PCB editor 16.5?
hi,How to import .step file ( Connector Component ) in allegro PCB editor 16.5.Thank you,Raam
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OrCad Layout on Windows 7 ?
I have some older OrCad Layout designs I need to support. Has anyone had success running OrCad Layout on Windows 7 ?
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Allegro Viewer will not start after upgrade
I just upgraded from allegro_free_viewer_16-5 to allegro_free_viewer_16-6. Right after the upgrade it worked fine but today I keep getting the message This application has failed to start because...
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cdn_sfl401as.dll was not found while launching Orcad V16.3
Has anyone else seen this error? We installed Orcad V16.3, including the hotfix, yesterday, and it was working just fine. I came in today and tried to launchOrcad Capture CIS, I get the following...
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OrCAD Capture 16.6 Tcl Dashboard
I don't seem to be able to open up the tcl dashboard, I goto Accessories->Cadence Tcl/Tx Utilities->Utilities... but nothing happens. Is there any other way to get the Tcl Dashboard, or is there...
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Layout application in 16.3
Hello,I installed the16.3version oforcadsoftwareandI tried tocreate printedwith this versionoftheapplication asLayoutVersion 10circuitsbut Ican not find theLayoutapplication inthe list...
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Allegro/Orcad 16.5 Text Setup Menu option
Hi guys was wondering is it possible to modify the Text form for setting up the various text sizes used in a design so as to include a comment field.Reason I ask is because it would be easier to see at...
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Skill Programming
Can anybody share basics of Skill programming. I went through the skill in support.cadence.com but I need it in brief. So if anyone is having so please share it.Thanks
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Orcad 16.5 : Problem with moving objects
Hi all,I am using Orcad PCB Design and I can't see the component while moving them, when I try to move any component it disappear then when i click on the new place it appears again. Any...
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Hanging issue
Hi All,In our present board while routing ground (GND) net, the tool getting slow and taking time to route every segment. But for other nets with VCC it working fine. There is no properties attached to...
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Drill Legend Incorporating Countersink
All,How do you incorporate a countersink to display in the drill legend? Usually, I have to put information on the FAB notes to show countersink on select drills. However, on a recent job, the layer...
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Sig xplorer
Hi dears, please can anybody tell me why i got Unkown at the topology extract window instead of the device name, and is this affect the simulation results or not, please find attached picture
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Routing from a via
Updated to the latest service pack and I'm seeing a problem I have not run into before. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but....Below picture shows pairs of pins routed out to vias on the top layer....
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Can't find pspice libraries in C:\Cadence\SPB_16.5\share\library
Hi,I am not able to find pspice libraries in C:\Cadence\SPB_16.5\share\library. I could see some 5-6 directories but no pspice library like pspice_elem. Anyone who knows how to fix this? Thanks
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Problem in adding components to Concept HDL
Hi,I was trying to do a Pspice simulation using Design Entry HDL, but I am not able to add components libraries. For eg: The tutorial says -Select analog from the list of Available Libraries, and click...
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Thermal reliefs for vias used in SMD pads
Hi all I am doing a design with via in pad for the first time and was wondering if there are any known soldering issues if you don't thermally relive the via on a plane? Normally we never put thermals...
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OK_UNASSIGNED_SHAPE
I'm trying to find how to attach the OK_UNASSIGNED_SHAPE property to shape (see error report) (---------------------------------------------------------------------)( Shape Without Nets Report...
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Package Symbol Wizard Padstack Browser selection
Hi, I'm using OrCAD PCB Editor 16.5 and trying to create a footprint. I've made the padstack for this footprint and saved it to a shared network location. When I use the Package Symbol Wizard...
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